ALA, Anyone?

[Cornholio]

Driven by the theory that in hair-loss treatment more is better (yet to be proven) I am dabbling in nutrition supplements.

I have picked up some MSM from Sam's (its a simple chemical, cant believe it makes since to pay more at GNC). And I take a multivitamin. But, to do more,,,,

http://www.morphollica.com/hairloss_tre ... tmentid=20

Is anybody using topical or oral ALA, or do you have anything good to say about it? It is a supplement, found in natural foods, that has some anti-androgen activity. It is much cheaper (but weaker) than GLA, but I dont think that is an option. And, is it used topical or oral, commonly and at what dose? I could put some in minoxidil, I guess, if topical is the route...

Thanks for any ideas.

 

[drinkrum]

ALA is a good supp but it won't do anything for your hair.

D.

 

[Cornholio]

ALA is a good supp but it won't do anything for your hair.

D.

Ok, Ill just eat better and take my vitamin then : )

 

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Driven by the theory that in hair-loss treatment more is better (yet to be proven) I am dabbling in nutrition supplements.

I have picked up some MSM from Sam's (its a simple chemical, cant believe it makes since to pay more at GNC).

all MSM is not born the same, there are two distinct types, one is an organic MSM from tree bark (it ends up in tree bark after a long and convoluted journey from the sea) and the other is a petrochemical byproduct, both are sold as an MSM suppliment but the organic one is more bioavailable, so I personally would not but the petrochemical byproduct version.

You can be pretty much sure that if it doesn't say 'organic' or 'lignisul' it will be the cheaper petrochemical byproduct.

Is anybody using topical or oral ALA, or do you have anything good to say about it? It is a supplement, found in natural foods, that has some anti-androgen activity. It is much cheaper (but weaker) than GLA, but I dont think that is an option. And, is it used topical or oral, commonly and at what dose? I could put some in minoxidil, I guess, if topical is the route

I am not sure if I have this right, are you talking about alpha-lipoic-acid ??

If so, it is a very very good anti-oxidant, one of the few (along with stuff like meletonin) to cross the blood brain barrier and offer your brain protection against free radicals, very good stuff, but expensive.

 

[Cornholio]

all MSM is not born the same, there are two distinct types, one is an organic MSM from tree bark (it ends up in tree bark after a long and convoluted journey from the sea) and the other is a petrochemical byproduct, both are sold as an MSM suppliment but the organic one is more bioavailable, so I personally would not but the petrochemical byproduct version.

You can be pretty much sure that if it doesn't say 'organic' or 'lignisul' it will be the cheaper petrochemical byproduct.
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Ok, Its just that in my mind the chemical in MSM is so basic that the analogy would be like "oyster shell calcium" and generic (limestone) calcium carbonate... Big price difference, subtle absorption difference, but why pay more for calcium carbonate? Just take more of the generic (3000mg/day).

You arent the only person who has recommended the more expensive MSM, so Im going to have to learn more... Cant blame me for trying to save a buck...